Mandatory DRM labeling, explaining what you lose when you buy DRM technology

Further, labeling should include information on how you’d be hurt if the DRM vendor goes out of business or if you buy new technology

A promise of criminal prosecution the next time a Sony Rootkit DRM-style scandal crops up

A call for investigation into the ways that DRM is used for illegal price-discrimination within the EU (e.g., charging different amounts for the same iTunes song depending on which European country you live in)

A ban on future DRM mandates

Action to ensure that DRM doesn’t interfere with use by visually disabled people

A promise that future DRM rules include activists and public interest groups, not just entertainment companies and DRM arms-merchants

A rule allowing academics and security researchers to crack DRM and publish the details of their work

Investigation into depositing non-DRM media with the nation’s libraries

This came pretty much unexpected to me. And I have to say, it’s pretty encouraging to see that some governments haven’t lost their minds and are actually doing something about the DRM craze… Excellent stuff!